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LET'S THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT REQUIRING A COLLEGE DEGREE FOR MOST LOCAL GOVERNMENT JOBS
An Article by ICMA
If you want to attract more qualified applicants, retain your talented employees, and practice effective DEI policies, rethink your college degree requirement.
Local government is missing out on hiring and promoting a large pool of high-quality employees by unnecessarily and arbitrarily requiring a college degree for far too many positions. As a result, local government is enforcing a “paper ceiling,” which limits a vast number of potential candidates and its own employees who want to advance.
There is no hard evidence or rigorous research suggesting that employees with a college degree perform better on the job than employees without a college education.
Read the Full ICMA Article Here.
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LIMITED SPACE IN THE CAMA MASTERMINDS NETWORKING FORUMS
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: AUGUST 10, 2023
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There is still some space left in the four Masterminds Sessions noted below with the deadline to register being this Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Register today by emailing admin@camacam.ca
Masterminds is a virtual networking forum with a small group of your CAMA colleagues to provide a safe, confidential space to explore sensitive issues and challenging operational programs. This group is meant to provide some candid pragmatic advice on how to manage complex problems that you may have already experienced or that you may encounter in the future.
CAMA is pleased to offer regular CAMA members four forums for the Fall 2023, with three being held in English and one in French.
HOW DOES MASTERMINDS WORK?
TIME COMMITMENT: Masterminds will consist of one moderated session per month (with a facilitator) for 1.5 hours for a period of four months beginning in September 2023 and ending in December 2023.
COST TO ATTEND: This networking opportunity is FREE but registration is required.
SIZE OF GROUP: The maximum group size will be twelve CAMA members per session.
TOPICS: The topic for each session will be chosen by the group based on consensus.
DATES AND TIMES OF SESSIONS
The sessions will be held on the following dates and times which are set in advance (to accommodate all time zones) so you can check your calendar before you sign up. Attending all four sessions is not a requirement, however it is encouraged to provide you with the opportunity to build a great network.
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FEDERAL PROGRAMS FOR CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES /
PROGRAMMES FÉDÉRAUX POUR LES MUNICIPALITÉS CANADIENNES
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Infrastructure Canada is working with all orders of government and key partners to invest in modern public infrastructure and build inclusive, connected and resilient communities across Canada.
Following are the current federal programs for Canadian municipalities, provided by Infrastructure Canada:
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP)
Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF)
Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF)
Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF)
Active Transportation Fund (ATF)
Click here for a document that provides descriptions, eligibility, applicant information and contact details for each program.
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Infrastructure Canada collabore avec tous les ordres de gouvernement et des partenaires clés pour investir dans des infrastructures publiques modernes et bâtir des collectivités inclusives, reliées et résilientes partout au Canada.
Voici les programmes fédéraux actuels pour les municipalités canadiennes, fournis par Infrastructure Canada :
Programme d’infrastructure Investir dans le Canada (PIIC)
Fonds pour le développement des collectivités du Canada (FDCC)
Fonds pour les solutions de transport en commune n milieu rural (FSTCMR)
Fonds pour le transport en commun à zero émission (FTCZE)
Fonds pour le transport actif (FTA)
Cliquez ici pour obtenir un document qui fournit la description, l'éligibilité, les informations sur les candidats et les coordonnées de chaque programme.
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WELCOME CAMA'S NEW BUSINESS PARTNER | |
The easiest ticketing solution. Period. Event organizers, rejoice! We’ve crafted an all-in-one ticketing solution that eliminates friction points and maximizes revenue, all with a people-first approach. For more information on FrontDoor+ visit the CAMA website. | |
CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN MUNICIPALITIES | |
INVESTING IN YOUR TEAMS AND ALLIANCES BEFORE A CRISIS STRIKES | |
How early relationship-building prepares us for the next emergency.
Inadequate planning and training in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), outdated emergency playbooks, dusty disaster plans, and unclear responsibilities can be some of the reasons for the lack of preparedness. However, in many cases, we are underprepared because we haven’t taken enough time to build strong relationships within our teams and foster alliances outside of our agencies before a crisis hits.
Read the Full ICMA Article Here.
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ASSISTANTS AND DEPUTIES: LEADING THROUGH CRISIS AS THE NUMBER TWO | |
As Assistants and Deputies, we must decide who we are and how we want to show up for our organizations in times of crisis.
Allison Scheck, Deputy City Manager of Wheat Ridge, Colarado shares are three biggest takeaways from a crisis she experienced:
-Keep Calm and Get Your Hands Dirty
-Be Decisive (and Toughen up, Buttercup)
-Prioritize Communication and Transparency
Read the Full ICMA Article Here.
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ONTARIO'S STRONG MAYOR LEGISLATION
Join the Local Gov Cafe for a conversation with Sabine Matheson on Ontario's Strong Mayor legislation, its intended role in resolving the housing crisis, and the potential shifts in power dynamics for municipal Councils and CAOs. Will the side effects be worse than the cure?
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Kyle Hamilton, Chief Administrative Officer, Rural Municipality of Portage La Prairie, MB
Tina Bitcon, Directrice générale et greffière, Ville de Champdoré, N.-B.
Shelly Musyj, Human Resources Officer, City of Dawson, YT
Matthew Ferris, Chief Administrator Officer/Director, Lac Ste. Anne County, Village of Donnelly, Sunset Point, AB
Nadine MacAulay, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
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2023 CAMA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS
WILLIS AWARD FOR INNOVATION
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Peterborough County, ON
Between 20,001 and 100,000
The Rural Housing Information System: Filling to Rural Housing Data Gap
The Rural Ontario Institute and partner, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus are building the Rural Housing Information System (RHIS) which is an innovative, centralized data tool to fill the housing information gap across rural communities. This locally-driven tool will support municipalities, private sector home builders and not-for profit organizations in the planning and development of housing. The RHIS is set to launch in Spring of 2023.
The RHIS will harness data through an easy-to-use public dashboard. Beyond data automation, the RHIS includes functions to manually upload datasets that further customize reports to a specific municipality. As the tool grows in operation, there will be opportunity to further streamline the process of data collection from multiple stakeholders. The RHIS will feature a data comparison tool across municipalities and has the potential to be scaled across Canada. Data information from the tool can be used to facilitate access to provincial and federal funding for affordable housing development, increase collaboration, and knowledge sharing across municipalities and between the public, private and non-profit sectors. The RHIS is funded through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
To view the entire awards submission visit the CAMA Member's Section/Awards of Excellence Best Practices (Search for "Rural Housing").
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City of Nanaimo, BC
Over 100,000 Population
City Plan - Nanaimo Reimagined
The City of Nanaimo’s new “City Plan – Nanaimo Reimagined” was adopted by City Council on 2022-Jul-04 and is a comprehensive policy document which will guide the City for the next 25 years to sustainably accommodate anticipated growth of 40,000 new residents.
By providing integrated direction, City Plan unifies several traditionally separate policy documents serving as Nanaimo’s Official Community Plan, Parks, Recreation, Culture, & Wellness Plan, Active Mobility Plan, Transportation Plan, Climate Action & Resiliency Plan and Accessibility & Inclusion Plan. It also provides guidance for Truth and Reconciliation, climate adaptation, economic prosperity and more. Within City Plan, Nanaimo’s vision of its future is based on a sustainability model called Doughnut Economics which describes a ‘sweet spot’ where community needs are met within the limits of social foundations and environmental capacity.
Implementing City Plan requires strong coordination, cooperation and communication between all City departments, breaking down traditional departmental silos. An internal cross-departmental team is creating a companion Integrated Action Plan and Monitoring Strategy to implement and track the plan’s progress.
To view the entire awards submission visit the CAMA Member's Section/Awards of Excellence Best Practices (Search for "Nanaimo Reimagined").
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